Chapter 47
SILVER LAKE VALERIA Tell me if you can comply with that condition , or I will leave my position right now , King Aldric .
I am not your prisoner , I confronted him for the first time , raising my chin , ready to resist his whims and selfishness .
However , Aldric just stared at me in silence .
I could feel his entire body tense , as if he were struggling with an internal enemy , resisting with all his strength .
In his gray eyes , the beast inside him flickered , tinged with red , like his lycan form .
Fine , he finally relented , stepping back , clenching his teeth so tightly I thought his jaw muscles might snap .
I accept .
For now .
He responded , and we were left facing each other in a battle of wills .
If someone had told me a month ago that I would do something like this , I would have called them crazy .
You need these clothes .
You have nothing else to wear .
The women in that pack are extremely snobbish , and 1 dont want anyone looking down on you .
Just think of them as extra uniforms if it makes you feel better , he said , turning away without waiting for my reply , storming out the door just as he had entered .
I sank onto the bench beside the table , my legs weak , but feeling proud of myself .
I could only hope the walls around my heart were strong enough to withstand His Majestys siege .
The next day , we departed for the Silver Lake pack in a carriage I shared with the woman who always accompanied Guardian Quinn .
Outside , on horseback , rode His Majesty , while Quinn was driving the carriage .
I knew he had brought them along on this trip because of the Altars .
lycan Quinn seemed to be the only
uncomfortable , not just because of the silence but because I could sense that womans constant gaze on me
was something very
explain it , but
keep as far away from my brother
lifted my head from my embroidery book when
Quinn .
dont want him getting into trouble with His Majesty because of you , she
would never cause him any trouble … The King is interested in you
you have , but hes jealous of
youve already noticed
away from Quinn , her tone was becoming increasingly hostile , and it was
the Kings maid
Guardian Quinn doesnt approach me , I wont seek him out
or
spare me
anyone , I replied in a quiet yet firm voice
obvious neither of us wanted this conversation to
The wornan , who I was now certain was a rare
she nodded and looked away , turning her attention to the curtain by the
reading , thinking the awkward conversation had finally ended , when she added : The Lycan King doesnt see you just as his
another woman the way he looks at you or treated anyone the way he
, hes always watching you
favorite person
careful , Maid Valeria
feelings His Majesty might have , betrayal and lies are something
remaining silent for the rest of
I carried inside me
search for my cure and leave King Aldrics side before I
, My eyes widened in awe as we approached the packs territory , surrounded by towering
I heard a male
, it
a smile , but my cheeks heated up as I realized the intense gaze Aldric was giving me from his horse
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